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Red chilli and jeera prices rose up to Rs 300 per quintal in the national capital today largely following pick-up in demand from local parties as well as overseas enquiries.
Red chilli prices rose by Rs 300 to settle at Rs 7,000-12,500 per quintal.
Jeera common and jeera best quality also increased by Rs 100 each to conclude at Rs 13,100-13,300 and Rs 16,800-17,100 per quintal, respectively.
Traders said buying support from retailers and stockists due to rising export demand, mainly pushed up chilli and jeera prices on the wholesale kirana market here.
